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Nickel Alloy Hastelloy X As Printed vs Hastelloy X Stress Relieved

Nickel Alloy · Hastelloy X temper comparison

Hastelloy X As Printed and Hastelloy X Stress Relieved are two conditions of the same nickel alloy grade, Hastelloy X: As Printed (as built (as printed)) versus Stress Relieved. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Hastelloy X As Printed is the stronger of the two: yield strength 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Hastelloy X Stress Relieved, about 23% more. In exchange, Hastelloy X Stress Relieved is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 25% for Hastelloy X As Printed, and Hastelloy X Stress Relieved is harder (218 HB vs 195 HB). Hastelloy X Stress Relieved is stiffer (203 GPa vs 190 GPa) and Hastelloy X Stress Relieved runs hotter in service (900°C vs 700°C continuous).

Hastelloy X As PrintedChoose it when strength drives the design.

Hastelloy X Stress RelievedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Hastelloy X As Printed vs Hastelloy X Stress Relieved: properties

Hastelloy X As PrintedHastelloy X Stress Relieved

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

190 GPa27.6 Msi
203 GPa29.4 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

800 MPa116 ksi
790 MPa115 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

640 MPa92.8 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Elongation at Break

25%
30%

Reduction in Area

55%
35%

Compressive Strength

370 MPa53.7 ksi
535 MPa77.6 ksi

Shear Strength

490 MPa71.1 ksi
515 MPa74.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

200 MPa29 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in
100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

45 J33.2 ft·lbf
65 J47.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

195 HB
218 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

90 HRB
97 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

250 HV
230 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 190 GPa27.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 8.22 g/cm³0.3 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,260°C2,300 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,355°C2,471 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

9.1 W/m·K5.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F
9 W/m·K5.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

700°C1,292 °F
900°C1,652 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 486 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.9 µm/m·K7.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.18×10⁻⁶ Ω·m46.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

76 / 100
75 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

15 / 100
17 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

12%
11%

Weldability

85 / 100
82 / 100

Formability (cold)

70 / 100
55 / 100

Same in both: Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 215 MJ/kg92,433 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 520 L/kg62.3 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

2005001,0006.577.588.59Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleHastelloy X

Hastelloy X As Printed vs Hastelloy X Stress Relieved — frequently asked

Is Hastelloy X As Printed stronger than Hastelloy X Stress Relieved?

Yes. Hastelloy X As Printed has a typical yield strength of 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) against 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) for Hastelloy X Stress Relieved — about 23% more. Tensile strength is 800 MPa (116 ksi) vs 790 MPa (115 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Printed or Stress Relieved?

Solution Annealed is the default Hastelloy X condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Printed nor Stress Relieved). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.

When should I choose Hastelloy X As Printed over Hastelloy X Stress Relieved?

Pick Hastelloy X As Printed when strength drives the design. Pick Hastelloy X Stress Relieved when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Hastelloy X As Printed and Hastelloy X Stress Relieved side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.

Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.